Next-Gen Radars, Satellites And Supercomputers To Power India’s Rs 2,000 Crore 'Mission Mausam': What You Need To Know

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ambitious 'Mission Mausam' with an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore over two years.

This initiative, set to be primarily implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), aims to significantly enhance India's weather and climate-related science, research, and services.

Key Highlights of Mission Mausam:

Technological Integration: The mission will integrate advanced observation systems, high-performance computing, and cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

These will enable highly accurate weather prediction and improved climate information, benefiting sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, aviation etc.

Enhanced Forecasting Capabilities: By expanding research and development in atmospheric sciences, the mission will focus on improving weather surveillance, modelling, and forecasting and management.

This includes monsoon forecasts, alerts for air quality, extreme weather events, and cyclones, weather interventions for managing fog, hail, and rain, etc., capacity building and generating awareness.

Deployment of Advanced Systems: The mission will deploy next-generation radars, satellite systems with advanced sensors, and high-performance supercomputers.

It will also develop Earth system models and a GIS-based automated Decision Support System for real-time data dissemination.

Multi-Sector Benefits: Mission Mausam will directly benefit critical sectors like agriculture, defence, environment, power, shipping, and health, enhancing data-driven decision-making in areas such as urban planning and environmental monitoring.

The mission will be implemented by three key institutes under MoES—India Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting.

These institutions will be supported by other MoES institutions (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, and National Institute of Ocean Technology), along with collaborating national and international Institutes, academia and Industries, furthering India's leadership in weather and climate sciences and services.

Also Read: PM Modi Visits CJI Chandrachud Residence For Ganapati Puja; These Eminent Lawyers Cry Foul